Senior Manager Pr And Media Relations

• 12mth Fixed term contract

• Fantastic career opportunities 

• Hybrid Flexible Environment

The Opportunity

To deliver and lead the consumer public relations program aligned to the marketing strategy and calendar of activity for the Woolworths Food Group (Supermarkets , Woolworths Food Company, Metro). Supporting the Director Group Brand and the Head of Media Relations in the delivery of ongoing positive messaging around the Woolworths Food Group, aligned with the key customer priorities that help deliver outcomes against all components of the business strategy.

We are Woolworths Group

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. 

If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in an dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

What you'll do

• Lead the delivery of the Public Relations and influencer engagement strategy with activity across earned media engagement for the Woolworths Food Group (Supermarkets, Woolworths Food Company, Woolworths Metro).

• Be at the forefront of innovative and creative news idea generation to maximise publicity opportunities for the Woolworths brand.

• Ongoing delivery of key messaging across media channels and with influencers for the Woolworths food group, with a focus on proactive activity. 

• Ensure messaging and activity across earned media activity delivers against the business strategy and differentiates Woolworths from key competitors.

• Lead management of external consumer PR agency partners in delivery of activity as per briefs and plans this includes financial management and flagging of approvals to Head of Media & PR. 

• Drive accountability, provide leadership and direction as trusted media and PR counsel to key stakeholders.

What you'll bring

• 8+ years of Public Relations and Media Engagement experience  - agency or in-house
• Strong Australian consumer / lifestyle media contacts and PR, Community experience with big consumer facing brands

• Ability to balance multiple priorities and deliver results within strict deadlines, including practical knowledge and experience working within the national 24-hour media cycle

• Exceptional relationship-building capabilities, managing stakeholders and agency 

• Ability to contribute to the development of overall communications strategy,  key short, medium and long term communications plans

• A genuine self starter who proactively seeks new opportunities and better ways of doing things. 

What you'll experience

• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.

• Strong mentorship and development; opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest and best minds in Australia

• A progressive and flexible WFH policy that gives you more control over your work, life and wellbeing.

• Access to Sonder. Sonder provides free confidential 24/7 personalised financial, medical safety, psychological or physical support for team members and their families. 

• Get your Woolies worth through team member benefits across all of our brand.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.

You can learn more about working with us on LinkedIn or via www.wowcareers.com.au. #LI #work180.
 
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